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How to get fromPismo Beach to Pasadenaby plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Pasadena by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    2h 54m
    $280–652

  2. Drive 179.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Pasadenacar car 179.2 mi
    3h 14m
    $33–48

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 53m
    $77–154

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Pasadenataxi taxi
    6h 43m
    $173–215

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SBP - BUR
    5h 56m
    $89–359

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angeles 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 19m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) every 4 hours.

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